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Valerie L. Cole is Lead Trial Attorney at Polansky Law Firm. Valerie is a criminal defense specialist who, for over a decade, has consistently achieved positive results for her clients. She is a former Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade, Florida and a Deputy Public Defender in both the Montrose and Denver Trial Offices of the Colorado State Public Defender. Valerie has assisted thousands of people accused of crimes preserve their dignity and freedom against a wide range of criminal allegations including homicide, assaults, sexual assaults, weapons offenses, property crimes and drug and alcohol-related crimes.
Valerie has also represented clients in a variety of appellate matters including postconviction work including reconsideration of sentences and litigation of postconviction claims.
Valerie's practice focuses on serious felonies and complex litigation. She also serves as a mentor to less experienced associates.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2009
- University of Nebraska Omaha, B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude, 2005
- Major: Business Management and Personnel Management Minor: Speech Communication
State Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2010
- Colorado, 2012
- United States District Court, 2022
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Criminal Defense Performance Guidelines Committee
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Hogan Lovells Crosstown Cup Mock Trial Judge 2018
- DU Law Student Professional Mentor 2016-present
Representative Cases
Acquittal in Sexual Assault with Force-Threat of Harm
Acquittal in Burglary, Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Mischief
Acquittal on Self-Defense claim in case of Assault with Deadly Weapon, Crime of Violence
Dismissal after Jury Selection in case of Trespass of a Dwelling
Acquittal in Juvenile Felony Trespass, Guilty on Misdemeanor Petit Theft